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BSF on high alert along Indo-Bangla border over security threats from Islamist terrorists on Independence Day - The Hindu

The BSF has launched ‘Operation Alert’ along the International Border and all officers and jawans from all branches of the paramilitary force are participating in the exercise that will continue till August 16.

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Govt woos U.S. investors to explore opportunities in power, renewable energy sector - The Hindu

Union Minister R.K. Singh reiterated his commitment to further U.S. and India’s shared goals on climate change, clean energy and sustainability and the India-U.S. Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership.

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Taliban launch multi-pronged assault on Mazar-e-Sharif - The Hindu

The Taliban have captured much of northern, western and southern Afghanistan in recent weeks, leaving the Western-backed government in control of a smattering of provinces in the center and east, as well as the capital, Kabul, and the northern city o

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What happened to animals in circuses that have closed down: Delhi HC asks Animal Welfare Board - The Hindu

The Delhi High Court has asked the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to file an affidavit on the status of animals of circuses that have closed down. A bench of justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Si

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Anirban Lahiri recovers well to make cut at Wyndham Championship - Sportstar

Lahiri dropped a double bogey and a bogey on Par-three 12th and Par-four 13th but fought back with birdies on 15th and 17th for a days card of 69 after a first-round 70. At four-under, he is now placed T-41st.

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Tamil Nadu Budget 2021 - The Hindu

Finance Minister P.T.R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan presented DMK government’s first Budget after the election on August 13.In his Budget speech, Mr. Rajan said deeper reforms would be undertaken to ensure